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Wiskers

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Silvia

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I have a friend who's rabbit has really long wiskers so she trims them a little. I don't know much about rabbits, but it doesn't seem like that would be good for it. Does it hurt the bunny in any way when she does this?
 
I wouldn't advise it.

If rabbits whiskers are anything like cats whiskers I would say no don't trim them. I think they play a part in helping them to judge spaces.

Why does she feel the need to trim them I wonder, the bun is obviously meant to look that way?

Maybe someone else more knowledgable can give a better answer, I'm sure there's someone out there who will know more.

Rabswood
 
As far as I understand, rabbits whiskers do work the same way as cat's whiskers, they help the rabbit find its way in the dark and also help it to judge space. Like a cat, the whiskers are about the same length as the rabbit is wide.

Whiskers have nerve endings and are sensitive, so trimming them would cause some discomfort.
 
hehe, ya she's kinda weird. Ok I thought it seemed a little mean. I'll advise her to stop. sorry I havn't replied. Somehow I missed this e-mail.
 
I wouldn't cut whiskers, bunnies need them to sense things around them.

One of my buns, Dougal, has really long whiskers, they look so cute!
 
I would never dream of cutting any animals whiskers, they are their for a purpose not decoration.
One day just before christmas my cockatiel tried to preen Bella's whiskers and I thought that would be painful enough considering how sensitive they are.
 
My cat keeps coming home with a spot of blood where a whisker should be. I think my nasty neighbours kids are pulling them out. I can't wait until they are gone. Soon if things go to plan.

Justine
 
OMG that's terrible! who would pull out something's wisker!! yikes, my friend only trims them a little, and I told her to stop now.
 
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